Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mali

Mali: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 240,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
240,000 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
97th
of 176 countries
All-time high
250,000 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mali, 1990–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1990200620231990: 0 tonnes1991: 0 tonnes1992: 0 tonnes1993: 0 tonnes1994: 0 tonnes1995: 0 tonnes1996: 0 tonnes1997: 0 tonnes1998: 0 tonnes1999: 0 tonnes2000: 0 tonnes2001: 0 tonnes2002: 0 tonnes2003: 0 tonnes2004: 0 tonnes2005: 0 tonnes2006: 0 tonnes2007: 0 tonnes2008: 0 tonnes2009: 10.0k tonnes2010: 0 tonnes2011: 20.0k tonnes2012: 10.0k tonnes2013: 130.0k tonnes2014: 80.0k tonnes2015: 70.0k tonnes2016: 170.0k tonnes2017: 170.0k tonnes2018: 170.0k tonnes2019: 200.0k tonnes2020: 230.0k tonnes2021: 250.0k tonnes2022: 230.0k tonnes2023: 240.0k tonnes

Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mali is 240,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 84.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mali peaked at 250,000 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.

That places Mali 97th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 0 tonnes 10
2000s 1,000 tonnes 0 tonnes 10,000 tonnes 10
2010s 102,000 tonnes 0 tonnes 200,000 tonnes 10
2020s 237,500 tonnes 230,000 tonnes 250,000 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 95 Madagascar 270,000 tonnes compare
  2. 96 Albania 259,999 tonnes compare
  3. 98 Dominican Republic 230,000 tonnes compare
  4. 98 Slovakia 230,000 tonnes compare
  5. 100 Estonia 220,000 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mali?
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mali was 240,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 250,000 tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
How does Mali rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
Mali ranks 97th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 84.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
Unit
tonnes
Source
Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 5,800 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.